UM Student Develops Tool for One of Montana’s Worst Problems
Haley Omeassoo, a University of Montana student of Hopi and Blackfeet descent, is creating a DNA database to help tribal families find closure.
Crow Tribe
Crow Tribal Leader Sends Message to Washington State
A longtime legislative leader from the Crow Tribe in Montana testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week, sending a strong message to Washington state politicians blocking Crow coal from getting to market.
Montana Reaches Coal Tax Settlement With Crow Tribe, After 38 Years
Today, October 20, the state of Montana reached a settlement agreement with the Crow Tribe over disputed coal taxes.
Senator Steve Daines Urges Senator Jon Tester to Protect Colstrip
After an announcement that Colstrip units 1 and 2 will be shut down over the next six years due to a legal settlement over an environmental lawsuit, Montana Senator Steve Daines is criticizing President Obama, “fringe environmental groups,” and fellow Montana Senator Jon Tester for over what he describes as “a step backwards” for Colstrip.
Coalition of Large Tribes Pushes for Transportation, Law Enforcement Funding in Federal Budget
The Coalition of Large Tribes, or COLT, is an advocacy group composed of members from large Indian tribes from across the United States and is currently chaired by Darrin Old Coyote from the Crow tribe in Montana.